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Hickstead is proud to host the Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships in August, a showcase of the best of British breeding.

The show, which boasts a total prize fund of over £80,000, takes place on the all-weather arenas and hosts qualifiers and finals for four-, five, six- and seven-year-old horses.

There are additional prizes, sponsored by British Showjumping, for the breeders of the top five British Bred horses in their respective Finals, as well as generous bonuses for horses jumping clear throughout the week.

The Finals will also act as the UK qualifier for the prestigious World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken in Belgium, which takes place each year in September.

Spectator admission and parking is free of charge for the duration of the show.

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Admission and parking are free for The Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships, making it the perfect opportunity to experience Hickstead without a ticket. Watch the next generation of elite showjumping talent take to this International Arena as future stars begin to make their mark. 

The Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships

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