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.

COMPETITOR NUMBERS 2026

  • Competitor (bridle) numbers HERE

START LISTS
Dressage – specific start times issued. This is your riding up the centre line time and you will be called forward from warm-up about 15 minutes before your dressage time.
Show Jumping – Approximate start times are given for each class. We will try to keep to these timings and update the WhatsApp group if things are different on the day. Allow 2 minutes per round to work out roughly what you jumping time in the arena will be.
Eventers Challenge – As for show jumping, approximate start times are given. Allow 2.5 minutes per round to work out your expected jump time.
Showing – Class start times are issued and we will try to stick to these. Bear in mind you will be in the ring for the whole class.

IMPORTANT – Some withdrawn competitors will STILL SHOW on the start lists. If you have withdrawn, please do not worry. We will be processing withdrawals over the next few days, and these competitors will be taken off the start lists.
These lists will have ONE revision to sort out mistakes and clashes. An updated version will be issued before the show. BUT if your entry is OK, you will not be moved.
CLASHES – there will be some clashes that we have been unable to sort out. If you feel that your times are IMPOSSIBLE, then you can contact us (email info@sunshinetour.co.uk). We do make mistakes, BUT in many cases, we are aware (and have no option to make things easier) that people have a tight turnaround and a quick change of tack and trot to the next arena will be necessary. If you do have a direct clash, you will have the option to change class.

THURSDAY
Dressage Thursday Dressage V2 2026

Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge Thursday SJ EC V2 2026

FRIDAY
Dressage Friday Dressage V2 2026

Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge Friday SJ EC V2 2026
Showing Friday Showing V2 2026

SATURDAY
Dressage Saturday Dressage V2 2026

Show Jumping Saturday SJ V2 2026
Showing Saturday Showing V2 2026

SUNDAY

Show Jumping Sunday SJ V2 2026
Showing Sunday Showing V2 2026

 

TIMETABLES 2026

SCHEDULES 2026
Please read the full schedule & timetable before entering!

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 TEST for Lead Rein and Starters Assisted dressage class:

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

DRESSAGE TEST for Pairs dressage class:
Pairs Dressage Test 1 – Written
Pairs 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.

ENTRY INFORMATION & DATES

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

Online Entries for Stabling & Camping: Open Friday 14thAugust. 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.

Online Entries for Classes: Open Saturday 15th August. 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 16th 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 18th August.

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

Waiting List & Late Entries: Subject to availability, waiting list & late entries may be offered during the period Saturday 22nd – Wednesday 26th 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: 19th – 24th August may be eligible for 75% refund; 25st to 31th August 50% refund; 1st to 7th September 25% refund; 9th September onward – no refund for any reason. Evidence to support a withdrawal must be submitted by 30th 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 7th 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.