Cherwell Competition Centre

Cherwell Competition Centre BS, BD, NSEA & Unaffiliated events inc. Arena XC. All Weather Andrews Bowen 60x80m/25x70 warm up & 80x100m grass. Close to Oxford on the A40 Eastbound
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About Us

First opened in the late 1950’s by the late Kenneth Colman and his son Barry, the Centre has long been associated with prestigious show jumping events such as the Dunhill International. Today, the Centre and its livery yard are run by his granddaughter, Laura. While keen to preserve the Centre’s unique character, she is continuing to develop its potential:
A spacious, well-equipped clu

bhouse for functions and equestrian events looks out over the all weather Andrews Bowen 60x80m and 80x100m grass arenas. Running British Showjumping, British Dressage, NSEA, Cricklands & Trailblazer qualifying events!

Entries Closing soon - Unaffiliated Showjumping Sunday 31 AugustWe have lots of these lovely rosettes up for grabs on Su...
29/08/2025

Entries Closing soon - Unaffiliated Showjumping Sunday 31 August

We have lots of these lovely rosettes up for grabs on Sunday so if you think one would look good in your lorry or tack room then make sure you don't miss out. Rosettes in all classes to 6th.

We will be closing entries tomorrow morning at 9 am. Please enter on MRL and if you have any queries or changes email [email protected]

Thanks to all that have entered so far and we look forward to a good day on Sunday!

Best wishes

Laura and the Cherwell Team

Cherwell Update - Arena Hires September and FixturesAs we move into Autumn we are looking towards our events for the sea...
26/08/2025

Cherwell Update - Arena Hires September and Fixtures

As we move into Autumn we are looking towards our events for the season and have a full calendar with something for everyone.

These include.......
Clear Round jumping dates
Regular long and short arena hire with boards - Starting this Thursday
Showjumping arena hire with a full course of jumps including water tray, doubles and combination
Weekend arena and dressage board hire mostly Saturdays.
Blenheim weekend dressage boards and SJ arena for hire
Unaffiliated league showjumping
Combined Training
BD and Unaffiliated Dressage

As we move into 2026 there will also be combined training with BE tests

Make sure you go to our website for dates and entries!

If you would like to hire the venue for camps, clinics or events then please contact us for details.

We hope you can continue to support us here at Cherwell and we have now posted all of our arena hire for September as well as all of our events through to December. All of these dates will be available to enter through the usual channels later this week but dates in the next few weeks are available to enter now!

Meantime we have attached a little montage of some Autumn shows over the years taken by the talented Alison Parker Photography If you recognise anyone then make sure you tag them on this post. Unfortunately we won't be doing Arena Eventing this season but hope that everyone will enjoy our new Autumn winter schedule.

If you have any queries at all then don't hesitate to get in touch by mail or phone. Details on the website.

Best wishes

Laura and the Cherwell Team

AUGUST ARENA HIRE and Contact requestPlease note that Arena hires for August are now live to book online and these inclu...
29/07/2025

AUGUST ARENA HIRE and Contact request

Please note that Arena hires for August are now live to book online and these include some weekend dates so don't miss out!

Please could the following people that used our arena on these dates urgently contact me on 07976 288329:

1 July at 9 am - Grey Scania Lorry with Blue and Red graphics - Two grey horses

26 July at 8 am - Black jeep NX10 VDV pulling trailer

Thanks so much and we hope to see you for arena hire and also at our August and September shows - see our calendar on the website for details.

06/06/2025

ARENA HIRE
SATURDAY 07 JUNE
OPEN FOR BOOKING ON OUR WEBSITE

23/05/2025

IN HAND AND RIDDEN SHOWING 24TH MAY

The in hand entries have closed and the numbers in each class will be posted on our website where it says Times and Results today. The classes will start at 9 a.m. and follow on. Please be aware of the number of entries in the classes before you and arrive in plenty of time to avoid missing your class.

The ridden entries will start at 1.30 p.m. and late entries for these classes will be taken. If you would like to come please phone 07974 151272. Please also be aware of the number of entries in the classes before you.

There will be a championship for the in hand entries and also one for the riddens.

Our clubhouse is open offering food and drink and we look forward to welcoming you all tomorrow.

BS JUNIORS TOMORROWTIMES HERE
08/04/2025

BS JUNIORS TOMORROW

TIMES HERE

My Riding Life. The one-stop on-line entry website facility for riders and equestrian centres

Thank you for all the enquiries. The fences have now been SOLD. We are selling our fabulous arena eventing fences. We ar...
28/03/2025

Thank you for all the enquiries. The fences have now been SOLD.

We are selling our fabulous arena eventing fences. We are willing to sell as a job lot, or individually. There are also metal anchors which can be sold separately if you plan to use the fences on grass.

25/03/2025

We have now caught up!!

25/03/2025

Owing to road closures we will be running approx 30 mins behind today

25/03/2025

!!! TODAY'S DRESSAGE !!!
Due to road closures we will be running approx 30 mins behind

12/02/2025

After a break of a couple of months, we are pleased to announce that our British Dressage competitions will resume as of 26 March. Quest will resume from 5 April. All future dates are on the BD website and entries will be open on My Riding Life in due course. We look forward to welcoming old and new competitors to our venue.

11/01/2025

Tomorrow's show jumping has been abandoned. All competitors have been e mailed.

Address

Mill Lane
Oxford
OX30QF

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