Stunning weather, top class eventing action and spectators starting to return – there was much to smile about at the Saracen Horse Feeds International Horse Trials this weekend (27-30 May). Those lucky enough to have tickets were able to enjoy a wide variety of equestrian sport, including the home leg...
Day three highlights from the Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials
We’ve enjoyed a stunning third day in the sun here at the Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials. There were very promising performances from some lovely young horses in the CCI2*L cross country, with Emily King and Imposant maintaining their overnight lead and Kitty King and MHS Monbeg Junior also...
Day two round-up from the Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials
Dressage here at the 2021 Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials is almost complete, with just the FEI Nations Cup Teams left to perform their tests first thing tomorrow. Emily King and Imposant are our CCI2*L leaders after dressage, with a score of 23.9. They nipped just ahead of...
Day one action from the Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials
The 2021 Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials got underway this morning, with the first day of dressage for each of the International competitions. Houghton Hall and the old stables looked stunning in the sunshine, providing the perfect backdrop for such a great day of sport. Kitty King and Adrian...
All set for the Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials
Preparations are done, the trot up has taken place and the FEI Nations Cup running order has been drawn… we’re all ready for competition to get underway at Houghton Hall! Earlier today the draw for the FEI Nations Cup running order was made, which established Team Ireland as our pathfinders....
Reflecting on three days of great sport at Cirencester Park
Today saw the conclusion of three days of fantastic sport set within the stunning grounds of Cirencester Park. It is a number of decades since affiliated competition was last held within the grounds and it is fair to say that its return has been warmly welcomed by riders and supporters...
Day two round-up from Cirencester Park
Day two saw the return of Advanced classes to Cirencester Park – almost fifty years since Lucinda Green and Be Fair won the competition at the Midland Bank Open Championship back in the early 1970s. That was undoubtedly an exciting time in Lucinda’s career, showing promise of the extraordinary things...
World-class eventing returns to Cirencester Park
For the first time since the early 1970s, affiliated eventing has returned to Cirencester Park. It was a real treat to see some of the sport’s leading riders and horses competing in the park, with lots of very positive feedback coming about this wonderful venue. Laura Collett and Jalba O,...
Keeping it in the family: a story of equestrian success that spans the generations
Keeping it in the family: a story of equestrian success that spans the generations We all know that equestrian interest runs in families, but not always following the same discipline. Despite the steeplechase dropping out of the rigorous Eventing programme, the National Hunt game and cross country riding have always...
Tickets available for Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market Horse Trials!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been given the go ahead to allow visitors at Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market Horse Trials 2021 There are a numbers of tickets will be available for visitors to pre-purchase, they will be limited and on a first come basis! ...
New fixture for Cirencester Park for 2021
Musketeer Event Management are excited to announce that Cirencester Park Horse Trials will be running on the 1st & 2nd May 2021, to replace the cancelled Withington Manor International. We will be running the same classes scheduled as Withington, with Novice through to Advanced – including all Internationals and qualifier...
Horse of the Year Show announces 2021 showing qualifiers
The Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) has announced its qualifiers for the upcoming show season. The 2021 final is set to be held from 6-10 October at the NEC in Birmingham and will conclude with the supreme horse and pony championships. “HOYS has significant underlying costs whether the event is...