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Preview: Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships and Middle Tour Championships
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:40
It’s nearly time to head to Arena UK, Lincolnshire, for five days of top-class competition at the Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships (30 September – 4 October), which run alongside the Middle Tour Championships.
What to expect
We’re getting ready to welcome combinations to the Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships, hosted by Arena UK in Lincolnshire as the summer season comes to a thrilling conclusion. With Bronze and Silver riders taking to classes from Prelim to Intermediate I, it’s set to be top-drawer week as the country’s best combinations come together.
Music Freestyle classes start on Wednesday 30 September and run throughout the whole week. Stay tuned for the latest news as we look forward to meeting this year’s top scorers across the levels!
Alongside the Area Festival action, audiences can enjoy an evening of super entertainment as the Middle Tour Championships, supported by Sue Carson Saddles, take centre stage for the gala evening. All are welcome to come along and watch some super riders and horses compete for the Middle Tour Championship titles. The Middle Tour Freestyle to music classes take place from 4.25pm to 8.45pm in the Indoor Arena on Saturday evening, and the Intermediate II classes are due to take place on Friday afternoon from 1.30pm.
Whether taking to the championship arena for the first time, or returning to have another shot at title glory, we wish the best of luck to all competitors heading to Arena UK.
Follow us
Follow the Area Festival accounts across Facebook and Instagram for live updates, winner videos and show reports throughout the week. We love seeing your competitor posts, be sure to tag us in your photos, stories and results across the week for the chance to feature on the Area Festival accounts.
Watch
Enjoy all five days of competitions with Horse & Country, as they provide coverage live from the Indoor Arena. If you’re not able to come along and support your friends and family, be sure to tune in from home to show your support.
Don't forget as a BD Member you get 15% off an annual H&C+ membership or 20% off an annual H&C+ Gold membership. More information about this fantastic member benefit can be found here.
Our sponsors
The Championships couldn’t happen without the generous support of Petplan, who are in their 27th year of title sponsorship. Petplan is the UK’s number one pet insurance provider and offers tailored insurance policies to suit your four-legged companion.
