Show Information & FAQs

BRIDLE NUMBERS

List of bridle & competitor numbers HERE. You must display the number clearly on the left side of bridle OR on saddle cloth OR as an armband. Bridle numbers must be worn at all times whilst on the showground (not applicable to stable field).

START LIST

Times & start lists HERE

 

NEW FOR 2025

Glamping at the Sunshine Tour! Courtesy of our partners, Tee&Toast. To book, visit the dedicated booking page .

Helpful information, links to more information and resources for all would-be Sunshine Tour competitors 🙂

The Sunshine Tour Championships are held at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead11th–14th September 2025. The Sunshine Tour is a truly special four-day championship for amateur and novice competitors, giving riders from across the UK the unforgettable opportunity to compete at the iconic All England Jumping Course at Hickstead.

SOCIAL MEDIA
We use our social media to push out updates regularly, both prior to the show and throughout the 4 days of competition at Hickstead in September.

SHOWGROUND INFORMATION

DRESSAGE TESTS for Lead Rein and Starters Assisted dressage class:

Starters Dressage Test 1 – Written
Starters Dressage Test 1 – Diagrams

VACCINATIONS & PASSPORTS
Vaccination for Equine Influenza is required: Horses/ponies must have up-to-date ANNUAL vaccination or have completed at least TWO initial vaccination injections. In either case, the last injection must not have been given LESS THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE COMPETITION.

If staying overnight, you must present your passport to Stable Manager when claiming your stable. Day competitors must have passports available for inspection by Security or Stewards in lorry parking area. Not required at ringside unless requested.

£20 STABLE DEPOSIT required

TIMETABLES & SCHEDULES
Please read the full schedule & check the timetable before entering!

Timetable Schedule
Dressage Dressage Timetable – 2025 Dressage Schedule – 2025
Junior Show Jumping  

Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge Timetable – 2025

 

 Junior Show Jumping Schedule – 2025
Senior Show Jumping Senior Show Jumping Schedule – 2025
Eventers Challenge Eventers Challenge Schedule – 2025
Showing Showing Timetable – 2025 Showing Schedule – 2025

CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE AND JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP
We use our social media to push out updates regularly, both prior to the show and throughout the 4 days of competition at Hickstead in September.

ENTER
Online entries and printable entry forms will be available on the Enter page, prior to the show.

  • Class Entries Open Online: 10th August. Dressage, Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge at 10.00am; Showing at 12.00pm.
  • Class Entries Open Post: 11th August
  • Class Entries Close: 13th August
  • Stable Bookings Open Online: 10th August at 2.00pm.
  • Stable Bookings Open Post: 11th August
  • Stable Bookings Close: TBC

Visit the ENTER page for full details.