Ariat National Hunter Trial Championships

The Ariat National Hunter Trial Championships is an exciting series of hunter trial competitions held at venues up and down the country, and culminates in the annual Ariat National Hunter Trial Championship Finals.

The 2026 National Hunter Trial Championships are being held on the 26th and 27th September, kindly sponsored by Ariat. 

A real test of partnership and skill, competitors take on Cross Country style courses which can include XC jumps, hunting fences, rustic jumps or other obstacles which may be encountered whilst riding. Great for riders of all abilities, this grassroots competition features classes from inviting 50cm through to technical 1m tracks, and also includes a popular pairs class.

Hunter Trial Qualifiers are held at venues around the country and the series culminates in the Ariat Hunter Trial National Championship Final.

Hunter Trial hoodies will be available soon!

This series was formerly known as the Horseware National Hunter Trial Championships, until Eland Lodge took on the series in 2019.