Cavan Equestrian Amateur Championships 2026

For amateur riders, a two-day show jumping championship at a purpose-built international venue is a rare chance to compete on the same ground where national and international events are held week in, week out. The Cavan Equestrian Amateur Championships takes place over the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026 at Cavan International Equestrian Centre in Latt, just outside Cavan town. It is a proper competitive fixture aimed squarely at amateur horses and riders, not a local fun show - the kind of event where the ring is well-maintained, the stewarding is organised, and a clear round means something.

What to expect

Cavan International Equestrian Centre runs show jumping events throughout the year, including regular weekly competitions and international sales. The amateur championships follow the same format as the centre’s other qualifier-style events: classes are split by height, entries are taken in advance, and stabling is available on-site for competitors travelling with horses. The venue has a large equestrian shop on site, a restaurant, and adequate facilities for a full day or weekend at the showground. Spectating is free and relaxed - the atmosphere at amateur competitions here tends to be supportive rather than formal, with riders across a wide range of experience levels competing in the same ring across the two days. Entry details and class schedules are published through the centre’s website and social channels in the weeks before the event, so check those if you are planning to compete or want to know the day’s running order.

Getting there

Cavan town is roughly 120km north-west of Dublin, just over an hour on the N3 or N55. From Dublin, the N3 is the most direct route; from Belfast, take the A3 south through Armagh and into Co. Cavan. The equestrian centre is signposted from the outskirts of Cavan town towards Latt - it is a working equestrian facility on a rural road so allow a few minutes beyond the town centre. Bus Eireann runs services from Dublin to Cavan town, from where a taxi to the centre is the practical option if you are attending without a horsebox. On-site parking is available and well used at competition events.

While you’re in Cavan

Cavan town itself is small and easy to get around, with a handful of good pubs and cafes close to the main street. The county is lough country - Lough Oughter and the Cavan Burren are worth the detour if you have time around the competition weekend. There is more to see in Cavan and across Co. Cavan.

Good to know

• Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026
• Various times across both days - check cavanequestrian.com for the schedule closer to the date
• Entry prices vary by class - details at cavanequestrian.com
• On-site stabling available; book via the centre’s online system
• Contact the centre at info@cavanequestrian.com or 049 433 2017 for competitor enquiries