Santa Claus is coming to town... Or at least he will be shortly! With the London International Horse Show starting today at its new home at the Excel centre, the horse world is certainly getting into the festive spirit. If you've still got presents to buy, fear not - we have some fantastic gift ideas and the best news is, you can order them from the comfort of your sofa. 

It might be nearly time for the holidays but we're still super busy here at Hickstead. We've had lots of visitors for our cross-country schooling course, and the good news is that our showjumping course hire is returning for the festive period. Our Arena Polo season is also underway and we have a tournament coming up that is free for spectators, so scroll down for all the details. 

Here are some ideas for festive gifts for the horse lovers in your life:

* Tickets to the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (23-36 June) and the Longines Royal International Horse Show (26-31 July) - a perfect last-minute gift. Prices start from just £10.   

* As a special treat, buy someone annual membership - the lucky recipient will get access to every single day of the Hickstead season plus a host of other racing, polo and cricket fixtures.

* Alternatively, choose from one of our hospitality options, including the Al Shira'aa Suite, the Beethoven Restaurant and private boxes. Fine dining, great wines and the best views of the arena guaranteed!  

* Treat someone to a 1hr cross-country schooling voucher for Hickstead for just £36. Forget bath salts and buy a present that someone will truly appreciate! 

* Visit our official clothing partner Outlander Apparel for the Hickstead range, which includes branded jackets, gilets, hoodies, bags, rugs and more. Last orders are this Friday - though you can always choose something to spend any Christmas money on instead!

Available in navy or turquoise. 

Also available in unisex or junior. 

Waxed Canvas with genuine leather accents

Unisex design - also available in junior and ladies'.

Only a week into the New Year we'll be bringing you an exciting polo tournament - and the good news is that spectators can attend free of charge! The Inspired Arena Polo Masters take place from 7-9 January 2022, with the finals being held on the Sunday. The four teams are Playnation, Astra, Inspired and Bell Fruit Games - and you can expect some fast-paced play and tight matches! Our Polo clubhouse will be open throughout, and a delicious two-course Sunday lunch can be booked for just £22.50 per person.

Our lovely sponsors are offering all visitors to the Hickstead cross-country and showjumping schooling courses a special discount on their product ranges. Once you've booked your schooling slot and attended your session, you will receive an email with codes that will give you 15% off the Coldstream Equestrian range and 10% off all Equine America products. With a brand new course design and a host of new 60cm cross-country fences just been added, there's never been a better time to visit. We are also re-opening showjumping course hire in the 2plan Wealth Arena, from 22 December to 1 January (closed Christmas Day). Exclusive hire only is £60 per hour, with up to six horses. 

Two lucky winners will each receive a pair of Highbury Collection Breeches and Base Layer from HY Equestrian. To see the full range visit their website. Entries close 14 February 2022