Visitor Information
To visit Equifest 2024 please follow the signs to the Public Car Park via Gate A. Day visitors do not require a car pass. Entry is free to spectators.
If you wish to enter the Showground and are accompanying a competitor who is staying on-site, then you will require a car pass which is £10. The car pass will allow the car and occupants to access the show for the duration and can be purchased from the Secretary’s Office on arrival.
Opening Hours
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th August 2024
6am
Gates Open
8am
Trade Stands/Exhibitors open & Show Start.
10pm
Trade Stands/Exhibitors close & Show Close.
Horse and Country TV
You can watch Equifest 2023 on Horse and County TV. A subscription costs £6.99 per month. To ensure you are linking to the official site please enter Horse and County TV in your web browser.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in any of the stable areas, indoor arenas or public buildings including toilet and shower blocks.
Dogs
For reasons of safety and to prevent nuisance, dogs can only be permitted on the Showground whilst on a lead. Exhibitors MUST clean up after their dogs. Any person found to disregard this rule will be fined. Lost dogs will be compounded and will not be released until a payment of £20 is made. All payments will be donated to an animal charity of our choice. Dogs must be kept under control at all times whilst on the showground.
Catering, Bars and Shop
Public catering will be provided by Arena UK’s restaurant and café together with a chocolate fountain and caterers selling doughnuts, ice cream pizzas, noodles, fish & chips, vegan food, hamburgers etc.
On site licensed public bars will be open. Please note that it is an offence for individuals under the age of 18 to knowingly consume alcohol on licensed premises. No alcohol may be purchased by or for under-aged individuals from any of the licensed bars on site.
An on site shop selling daily consumables and newspapers is located at the far end of Indoor Arena 1.
Shopping at Equifest
Let your senses run wild at Equifest with glorious products for both you and your horse. We have all the equine essentials you will ever need. We can also help you search for that special gift for a horse-loving friend, relative or if you simply just want to treat yourself.
By visiting our shopping village, you will be delighted with the vast range of products we have on offer.
- Extensive range of stands – from rugs to raincoats, bridles to browbands, our extensive range of trade stands will leave you spoilt for choice.
- 12 hours of festival fun every day – no need to rush, take your time and enjoy.
- For you – Make sure you have the perfect fit and style – we have the latest fashions and products to touch, feel and try.
- For your horse – the selection is endless with yard essentials, feeding solutions or just a treat for your best four legged friend – we have it all.
- Expert Advice – unsure what to feed? Our quality trade stands are here to help and deliver premium choices and products.
- In all Weathers – shop at your leisure.
Trade Stands At Equifest 2023
We were delighted to welcome the following traders to Equifest:
Clothing
Ard Reason Equestrian
Grass Rings
Show jumping attire and competition breeches
Blair Equestrian
Grass Rings
Cross country sets, equestrian and country clothing, gifts and accessories
Bloomfields
Area C
Premium Equestrian Clothing
Bucked Off Equestrian
Grass Rings
Horse and rider clothing and accessories
Excell Hackamore Saddlery
Grass Rings
Showing attire
Halt Equestrian
Indoor Arena
Equestrian clothing and horse wear
JS Teamwear
Indoor Arena
Official Equifest merchandise
Polished Ponies
Grass Rings
Equestrian clothing and show ring products
Rokhorse Equestrian
Indoor Arena
Riding Wear and Saddle Pads
Wilbury Equestrian
Area A
Equestrian and farming clothing for adults and kids
Equine Bedding
Silva Bed Ltd
Area A
Equine bedding
Food Stalls
Kotinos Foods
Indoor Arena
Greek Food
The Rutland Chef
Area A
Desserts, confectionary and preserves
Food Supplements, Treats and Equine Therapy
Buddys Bites
Area A
Natural pet treats and supplies
Butternut Box
Grass Rings
Tailor made dog food
EcoGreen Equestrian Ltd
Area A
Natural products for horses, dogs and humans
Kingstand Feeds
Grass Rings
Maxima Horse treats
Niagara Equissage
Grass Rings
The latest in equine therapy
Premier Performance CZ Ltd
Area C
Equine Supplements
Giftware
Adarah
Indoor Arena
Ladies gold and silver jewellery
Crafty Ponies
Grass Rings
Soft toys and accessories
The March Hare
Grass Rings
Bronze and hand crafted gifts
Horseboxes and Trailers
AM Horseboxes
Area C
3.5t and 4.5 t horseboxes
Bloomfields Horseboxes
Area C
3.5 to 5t horseboxes
Equine Portrait Paintings and Photography
Digital Printing
Indoor Arena
Digital portrait painting and commissions
Ysabel Owen Photography
Area A
Equine photoshoots
Saddlery
Black Country Saddles
Indoor Arena
Saddles and Saddlery
Cottage Equestrian
Indoor Arena
Fleece equestrian products
Fylde Saddlery
Area A
Saddles and saddlery
Hayleys Horse Hut
Grass Rings
Second hand equestrian items
JR Webster
Grass Rings
Saddlery and equestrian products
LaFond Browbands
Area A
Bespoke browbands, hats and gifts
Show Pony Prep
Area A
Products to give your horse/pony that ‘LOOK AT ME’ presence in the Show Ring
Supreme Products
Area C
Grooming products
Welsh Pony Plaques
Grass Rings
Stable plaques and rosette holders
Show Photographers
Equipics
Grass Rings
Working Hunter, Grass Rings and Show Jumping
Jordan Brooking Photography
Indoor Arenas and Outdoor Surface Rings
Showground Address
Arena UK
Allington
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2EF