Show Information & FAQs

The Sunshine Tour Championships are held at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead over the 17th – 20th September 2026. 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.

 

TIMETABLES 2026

• Dressage Timetable – 2026
• Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge Timetable – 2026
• Showing Timetable – 2026. Released soon.

 

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.

• Sunshine Tour Facebook Page
• Sunshine Tour Facebook Group

 

SHOWGROUND INFORMATION

• Showground Map
• Getting Around the Showground – Journey in Minutes
• Parking & Camping Guidance
• Stabling & Stay Away Shows Guidance

 

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.

 

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

	Timetables	Schedules – Available in June
Dressage	Dressage Timetable – 2026	Dressage Schedule – 2026
Junior Show Jumping	Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge Timetable – 2026	Junior Show Jumping Schedule – 2026
Senior Show Jumping		Senior Show Jumping Schedule – 2026
Eventers Challenge		Eventers Challenge Schedule – 2026
Showing	Showing Timetable – 20256	Showing Schedule – 20256

 

ENTRY INFORMATION & DATES

Online Entries available via the Enter page. There are separate booking systems for classes & stabling.

Friday 14^thAugust: Online Entries for Stabling & Camping. Available from 2.00pm. Three types of stabling are offered: temporary, brick and internal barn. Bedding & hay, camping & electric hook-up can also be booked via stabling booking system. £20 cash stable deposit required on the day of occupancy.

Saturday 15^th August: Online Entries for Classes. Dressage, Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge entries open at 10.00am; Showing entries open at 12.00pm.

Postal Entries for Classes, Stabling & Camping: Open on Sunday 16^th August. Download entry form (available in July); we recommend recorded delivery; there is an admin fee. You will not know if your entry is successful until confirmed by Sunshine Tour.

Initial Class Entry Closing Date: Online & by post Tuesday 18^th August.

Stable Entry Closing Date: Online & Post Wednesday 9^th September.

Waiting List & Late Entries: Subject to availability, waiting list & late entries may be offered during the period Saturday 22^nd – Wednesday 26^th August.

Withdrawals After Initial Closing Date: Withdrawals are only accepted for acute medical conditions and must be submitted in writing accompanied by vet’s or doctor’s evidence. Withdrawals submitted: 19^th – 24^th August may be eligible for 75% refund; 25^st to 31^th August 50% refund; 1^st to 7^th September 25% refund; 9^th September onward – no refund for any reason. Evidence to support a withdrawal must be submitted by 30^th September.

Amendments After Initial Closing Date: Only minor amendments accepted, subject to organisers discretion and may incur a £5.00 fee.

START TIMES & DRAWN ORDERS

Times and Start Lists are published on the Show Information page from Tuesday 7^th September.  Please note: First classes of the day can start as early as 7.30am and last classes may finish as late at 7.00pm.