Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships
Are you joining us at Arena UK, 1 - 5 October? We are excited to welcome everyone to the Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships 2025! Get updates on the schedule, live results and the latest news here.
Timetable
Prize giving times will be confirmed when competitor times have been released.
Wednesday 1 October
| Class | Time | Prize Giving |
| Indoor Arena | ||
| Advanced Medium Freestyle Bronze | 8:00 | 13:35 (Indoor) |
| Advanced Medium Freestyle Silver | 12:30 | 17:40 (Indoor) |
| Intermediate I Freestyle Bronze | 17:00 | 19:45 (Indoor) |
| Intermediate I Freestyle Silver | 19:12 | 19:50 (Indoor) |
| Arena 1 | ||
| Advanced Medium Bronze | 09:00 | 16:15 (Arena 2) |
| Arena 2 | ||
| Advanced Medium Silver | 9:30 | 16:45 (Arena 2) |
| Arena 3 | ||
| Intermediate I Bronze | 10:30 | 15:04 (Indoor) |
| Intermediate I Silver | 14:00 | 16:30 (Arena 2) |
Thursday 2 October
| Class | Time | Prize Giving |
| Indoor Arena | ||
| Medium Freestyle Bronze | 8:30 | 12:45 (Indoor) |
| Medium Freestyle Silver | 13:00 | 17:45 (Arena 2) |
| Prix St Georges Freestyle Bronze | 17:15 | 19:45 (Indoor) |
| Arena 1 | ||
| Medium Bronze | 9:00 | 16:45 (Arena 2) |
| Arena 2 | ||
| Medium Silver | 9:30 | 17:15 (Arena 2) |
| Arena 3 | ||
| Prix St Georges Bronze | 10:00 | 14:05 (Indoor) |
Friday 3 October
| Class | Time | Prize Giving |
| Indoor Arena | ||
| Elementary Freestyle Bronze | 8:00 | 12:30 (Indoor) |
| Elementary Freestyle Silver | 12:40 | 17.30 (Indoor) |
| Prix St Georges Freestyle Silver | 17:35 | 19:45 (Indoor) |
| Arena 1 | ||
| Elementary Bronze | 9:30 | 17:10 (Indoor) |
| Arena 2 | ||
| Elementary Silver | 9:15 | 16.55 (Indoor) |
| Arena 3 | ||
| Prix St Georges Silver | 8:30 | 12:15 (Indoor) |
| Middle Tour Intermediate II Silver | 12:30 | 17:00 (Indoor) |
| Middle Tour Intermediate II Gold | 14:00 | 17.15 (Indoor) |
Saturday 4 October
| Class | Time | Prize Giving |
| Indoor Arena | ||
| Novice Freestyle Bronze | 8:00 | 13.05 (Indoor) |
| Novice Freestyle Silver | 12:10 | 17.00 (Indoor) |
| Middle Tour Intermediate A-B Freestyle Silver | 16:10 | 18:10 (Indoor) |
| Middle Tour Intermediate A-B Freestyle Bronze | 17:45 | 19:40 (Indoor) |
| Arena 1 | ||
| Novice Bronze | 9:00 | 15.45 (Indoor) |
| Arena 2 | ||
| Novice Silver | 9:30 | 17.05 (Indoor) |
Sunday 5 October
| Class | Time | Prize Giving |
| Indoor Arena | ||
| Preliminary Freestyle Bronze | 8:30 | 14:25 (Indoor) |
| Preliminary Freestyle Silver | 13:30 | 17:15 (Indoor) |
| Arena 1 | ||
| Preliminary Bronze | 9:00 | 15.45 (Indoor) |
| Arena 2 | ||
| Preliminary Silver | 9:30 | 17.00 (Indoor) |
Times and results
The competetior start times will be published on equipe, and live results will be shown on each day of the event.
Arrival
Those using the tempory stabling overnight can arrive from 14:00 Tuesday and from 15:00 Wednesday - Saturday.
Arena UK
Gonerby Lane,
Grantham,
Lincolnshire,
NG32 2EF
Competitor information
All the information you need for your visit to the Area Festival Summer Championships can be found on equipe, from pize giving times, arrival information and the onsite photographer. Join the Whatsapp group to be up to date with all the latest information.
Freestyle Music
If you have entered the Freestyle Class, please send a Digital Copy of your music to music@arenauk.com by the 22nd of September. Please ensure within the title of the Digital Copy/Copies of your music you include: The Riders Name-The Horses Name-Your Class Number (and sent in an .MP3 format) For Example: Sophie Smith- E Papa FM- Class number 1 .MP3 If sent in the incorrect way an email will be sent to you and your music will be returned.
Bio Form
Don't forget to fill out your Bio Form, to tell us more about yourself and your horse so our commentator can introduce you as you enter the arena.
Latest news
Here from our championship winners on each day of the championships. Their rider stories will be updated on the BD news page, where you can learn more about their dancing partner and their journey to this moment.
Horse & Country
Horse & Country will be live streaming the competition in the indoor arena. You can support your friends and family and enjoy the freestyle classes live or on demand. As a BD Member you can get 15% off an annual H&C+ membership, or 20% off an annual H&C+ Gold membership - H&C's VIP membership option for competitive riders. To access the discount code, simply sign in below, using the log in details you use for your member portal, BD online.
Our sponsor
Petplan are proud sponsors of the Area Festival series, and now in their 26th year of sponsorship. The series has continued to grow and inspire every year and Petplan would love to hear your stories! If you are competing at the Summer Area Festival Championships this year or have enjoyed competing in the series over the past 26 years, please get in touch to share your journey and thank Petplan for their incredible support.
