Winter Grand Prix
A brand-new series for the British Showjumping Winter Classics
Launching for Winter 2025, the Winter Grand Prix League introduces an exciting new competition format to the British Showjumping calendar. Running alongside the Winter Classics Series (October – March), the league offers riders and spectators an action-packed circuit culminating in a high-stakes final at the Winter Championships.
Guaranteed Prize Money
Every Winter Grand Prix class will carry a guaranteed £1,000 first prize, ensuring strong competition and rewarding top performances throughout the series.
League Format
The Winter Grand Prix League follows a points-based system designed to reflect consistency across the season.
- Points will be awarded to horse/rider combinations placed 8th or higher.
- The allocation of points is as follows:
- 1st – 12 points, 2nd – 9 points, 3rd – 8 points, 4th – 7 points, 5th – 6 points, 6th – 5 points, 7th – 4 points, 8th – 3 points
- In the case of equal placings, riders will share the average of the combined points available.
- Example: four riders tied for 4th place would share the points for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th (7 + 6 + 5 + 4 = 22), meaning 5.5 points each.
- Double points will be awarded at the League Final, making the Winter Championships a decisive showdown.
Where and When?
The Winter Grand Prix League will run across all Winter Classic shows held between October and March. Each class offers valuable points towards the leaderboard, building up to the Winter Championships Final, where the League winner will be crowned.
Deciding the Winner
- The overall League Champion will be the horse/rider combination with the most points accumulated throughout the series.
- In the event of a tie on points, the highest placed competitor in the Winter Grand Prix League Final will take the title.
- To be eligible as the overall winner, a rider must start in the League Final at the Winter Championships.
Why Compete in the Winter Grand Prix League?
- £1,000 first prize guaranteed in every class
- Consistent opportunities to earn points across the Winter Classics calendar
- Double points in the final for an added edge of excitement
- A clear pathway to a prestigious new national title
| Winter Grand Prix | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse/Rider | Total | Aintree IEC | Kelsall Hill | Morris EC | Arena UK | Hartpury University | Kelsall Hill | Arena UK | Aintree IEC | Southview EC |
| 2-5 October | 30 Oct-2 Nov | 13-16 Nov | 27-30 Nov | 20-22 Dec | 8-11 Jan | 15-18 Jan | 22-25 Jan | 12-15 Feb | ||
| Alex Barr/Preben Van De Doornakkers | 36 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |||||
| Joseph Trunkfield/Corvette VH Reukenis Z | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | ||||||
| Ryan Page/BP KO Jax | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | ||||||
| John Whitaker MBE/Cornets Olona | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | ||||||
| Emily Ward/ Wild Star HF | 21 | 9 | 12 | |||||||
| James Smith/Astrade Z | 21 | 12 | 9 | |||||||
| Jake Saywell/Kabaya Lady | 20 | 8 | 12 | |||||||
| Leo Lamb/ Las Palmas VG | 20 | 12 | 8 | |||||||
| Nigel Coupe/Air Queen | 16 | 9 | 7 | |||||||
| James Smith/Tayvale Hunky Dory | 16 | 4 | 12 | |||||||
| Alexander Mclean/Gino F | 12 | 12 | ||||||||
| Fergal Holohan/CES Celtic Son | 12 | 9 | 3 | |||||||
| Fergal Holohan/Karima II | 11 | 5 | 6 | |||||||
| Mark Bunting/Kiaminka | 11 | 4 | 7 | |||||||
| Joseph Trunkfield/Cashallco | 11 | 7 | 4 | |||||||
| Thomas Pritchard/Angot HH Z | 10 | 5 | 5 | |||||||
| Madison Heath/Guerlain De Hus | 10 | 7 | 3 | |||||||
| Angelie Von Essen/Voila DK Z | 9 | 6 | 3 | |||||||
| John Crippen/Bennys Kelly | 9 | 9 | ||||||||
| Hannah Sims/Kingfisher VI | 9 | 9 | ||||||||
| Zoe Smith/Berliner Luft WW | 8 | 8 | ||||||||
| Alexander Mclean/Kolwa | 8 | 8 | ||||||||
| Jackson Reed Stephenson/Obelia VD Bisschop | 8 | 8 | ||||||||
| Rose Moss/Amina O L | 7 | 7 | ||||||||
| James Wilson/Radjamerci Van De Vlasbloemhoeve | 7 | 7 | ||||||||
| Honey Bowes/Javas El Cid | 7 | 7 | ||||||||
| William Whitaker/Chef Of Flanders Fields Z | 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| John Whitaker MBE/Hamstramgram | 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| Alexandra Somerville Cotton/Amazing -K Van't Kattehheye Z | 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| Keith Shore/Congo Khalasar SFS | 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| John Whitaker MBE/Sharid | 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| Anthony Condon/Casago Du Roeut PS | 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| Emma Crawford/King Louie III | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Michael Whitaker/Harley Star | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Christopher Smith/Chagolou | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Harry Waingwright/Beezie Van De Berghoeve | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Derek Mccoppin/Explosief's Legacy | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| Jessica Hewitt/Kann Be Lucky | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| Jack Stirling/OS Vino | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| Charlotte Ash/Irma Riende | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| Oliver Tuff/Sacino | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| Paul Sims/Jankorado GB | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| William Rekert/Fifty Shades Of Grey | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| Carmen Edwards/Vigo Cruz | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| Zoe Smith/Keep In Mind | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| Michael Whitaker/Annyalla Silverado | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| Caba Ignacio/Secret Sunset | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| Glain Watkin Jones/Heroine Pasquier | 3 | 3 | ||||||||