Eventing Spring Carnival, at Thoresby Park
3rd – 5th April 2026
By Kind Permission of The Stonebridge Trust
Thoresby Park, Netherfield Lane, Ollerton, Newark ,Notts, NG22 9EP
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This event is run under British Eventing and FEI Rules and is affiliated with BE and the FEI.
email: entries@bedeltd.co.uk
Entries open: 23rd February 2026
Ballot date: 3rd March 2026
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Contact
Entries Secretary
BEDE Events Ltd
Phone: 01949 829 061
Email: entries@bedeltd.co.uk (please put Thoresby in the subject)
Event Secretary
BEDE Events Ltd
Phone: 01949 829 061
Email: info@bedeltd.co.uk
Information
Classes
Fri – CCI2*-S, N, ONu18, ON
Sat – CCI4*-S, Advanced, Au25, Int, OI
Sun – CCI3*-S, I, OI
All XC Courses will be available to walk from 2pm the day prior to the event starting.
Late Entry Surcharge Date
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Entry Amendment Date
Saturday 29th March 2026
All Vet and Doctors notes will be accepted until 7pm on entry amendment day as per BE Rules
Special Prizes
Lycetts Grantham Cup, Rock Model Trophy, The Major Oak, Polly Philips Memorial Trophy, Highest Placed Amateur, Eco Voltz League, Highest Placed RoR, Highest Placed EHOA
Withdrawals, Refunds & Queries
For withdrawals and queries, please email entries@bedeltd.co.uk
For National Competitors: Vet & Doctor’s notes will be accepted as per the BE 2026 Rule Book – Rule 4.12.
For International Competitors: Please see the Withdrawal Policy HERE
Course Information
2025 will see the cross country course run in reverse to previous years. There is great viewing as maximum use of lawns will provide chance to see plenty. The course will have lots of atmosphere as it loops around the main arena and trade village. The ground is good and stand up to spring rain, further development of the courses is planned. It will be up to height and of International Standard – the national classes will have some easier flagging in combinations. All international SJ takes place on the lawns with the National SJ in an outside arena.
Accommodation & stabling
Accommodation
There is a range of local hotels and campsites for you to choose from.
Please visit the Event Info page for more details and offers which we have agreed with our Accommodation Partners
Stabling
View our stabling list, along with other helpful information HERE.
There is limited Stabling Available on-site at Thoresby. Stables MUST BE booked at the time of entry. Stables will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Stabling is £210 inc VAT for the duration of the event. All stables will be BARN Stables, at the request of riders. Each stable will be treated by Equine Bio Genie, prior to your arrival and each stable will include 2 bales of Sundown Bedding. Additional bedding can be purchased at time of entry for £12 per bale, and onsite at £14 per bale.
As per 2025, all 4* horses must either be stabled onsite or have filled out the FEI Stable Derogation Form prior to arriving on site. Failure to do so, will affect your entry and competition.
HOOK UP
Hook Up will be available for the duration of the event at £155 inc VAT. Hook Up MUST BE booked at the time of entry.
Additional Information
Notices
Show Jumping Warm-Up Policy – Our stewards will stick to timetabled slots as much as they can, but please always check with them before warming up (and preferably before coming down to the ring). They will endeavour to get ahead of schedule if possible. Where there are gaps, it maybe possible for riders to slot in a certain extent but not out of section – this system is implemented to ensure section runs according to times.
Ticketing
All personnel attending the event in a horsebox/car & trailer, DO NOT need a ticket or car pass to get in. All riders will get TWO car passes, for the duration of the event. These will need to be applied for using the link at the top of the page. Please ensure you apply for your Rider Car Passes by Monday 30th March, any applications past this date cannot be guaranteed to be fulfilled. Please use the link at the top of the page to request your tickets.
Owners
All British Eventing Registered Owners will receive a complimentary car pass, via email, to the email registered with British Eventing. For more information on Owners Admission please CLICK HERE
Press Accreditation
To find out more about press accreditation, please click HERE.
Prizes
1st – 3rd Prize Winners and Winning Owners are required to attend Prize Giving. Failure to do so will result in Prize Money being forfeited. All International classes will have an unmounted prize giving next to the main arena. Rosettes will be awarded to at least 10th place in all classes, and prize money can be claimed from the link at the top of the page. This link is the only way to claim Prize Money from The Eventing Spring Carnival. All forms need to be submitted by Monday 27th April 2026. After this date we cannot guarantee Prize Money to be paid out.
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