Event Information – London International Horse Show

Everything you need to know
Agility at The London International Horse Show brings together top competitors for an exhilarating five days of world-class competition at ExCeL London.

Alongside the show’s equestrian events, the London Arena hosts:
•    Crufts Semi-Finals – including the Novice Cup and ABC Stakes
•    Small/Mixi Pairs Finals – previously held at Discover Dogs
All agility competitions are held under Kennel Club Agility Regulations, with courses designed to reflect those seen in the main Crufts arena.

Quick links
•    Full results on Agility Plaza
•    Crufts qualification list
•    Getting here

Competition Overview

Crufts Medium, Intermediate and Large ABC Agility Stakes (Special)
•    Run as a combined 1–7 class, with courses set at Grade 5 level.
•    Ten heats take place at Kennel Club licensed shows between 1 March and 31 October.
•    The top two unqualified dogs from each heat go forward to the Semi-Final at LIHS.
•    The top ten from each Semi-Final qualify for the Crufts Final.

Small/Mixi Pairs Final
•    Combined 1–7 class with courses set at Grade 3–5 level.
•    Ten heats nationwide between 1 March and 31 October.
•    The top placed unqualified pair in each heat qualifies for the Final at LIHS.
•    The winning pair will be crowned The Kennel Club Small/Mixi Pairs Champions.

Crufts Novice Cup
•    Open to dogs competing in Grades 3, 4 or 5.
•    Ten qualifying heats run nationwide from 1 March to 31 October.
•    The top two unqualified dogs in each height qualify for the Semi-Final at LIHS.
•    The top eight in each height from the Semi-Final progress to the Crufts Final.

Please note: Entry fees apply for Semi-Finals at LIHS and Finals at Crufts. Car parking at ExCeL London is not provided by Crufts or The Kennel Club.