Following consultation with veterinary advisors and equestrian governing bodies, Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials has made the decision that it will be mandatory for all horses and ponies entering the venue this year to be vaccinated against equine influenza, according to standard British Horseracing Association guidelines, with the last vaccination having been administered … Continue reading “Equine ‘Flu”
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British Open Champions head to Blair
Ben Hobday and Shadow Man II head to Blair Castle next week to contest the top level class – the CCI4* three-day event, which takes place 22-25 August. Earlier this month the pair claimed the British Open Championship title, a well deserved accolade for the enormously popular rider who first proved his worth when awarded … Continue reading “British Open Champions head to Blair”
50 days to go
This year Blair Castle is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a FEI International Event. Horse trials have been taking place at Blair Castle since 1977, but it wasn’t until 1989 that the venue hosted the first three-day event to be held in Scotland. None of these events would have run without the time and skills … Continue reading “50 days to go”
Mozolowski & Murray Saddle Up for the 2019 Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials
Mozolowski & Murray are delighted to announce they will be sponsors of this years’ Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair, in their 30th anniversary event with international status. Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials is set in the stunning Perthshire countryside within the grounds of Blair Castle, home to the Atholl family … Continue reading “Mozolowski & Murray Saddle Up for the 2019 Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials”
Persie Gin announced as drink sponsor
The organisers of Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials are delighted to announce a new partnership with Persie Distillery, in celebration of the international event’s 30th anniversary. Located at the foot of Glenshee in Highland Perthshire, Persie Gin is hand-crafted in small batches in – ironically – a stables-turned-distillery. It is the first dedicated … Continue reading “Persie Gin announced as drink sponsor”
100 day countdown
The organisers of Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials are delighted to welcome Land Rover back as title sponsor for this, our 30th anniversary event with international status. The 2019 horse trials takes place from 22nd to 25th August and will feature four international eventing classes alongside the Scottish Grassroots Eventing Festival, which made … Continue reading “100 day countdown”
Riding for The Disabled Scotland Chosen as Official Charity Partner
Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Riding for The Disabled are delighted to announce that the charity has been chosen as the official charity partner for 2019 by the team at Atholl Estates. Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) enriches the lives of people with disabilities through horse riding and carriage driving. Every … Continue reading “Riding for The Disabled Scotland Chosen as Official Charity Partner”
Blair Castle Looking For New Team Members
The Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials team are looking for a new Event Organiser to join the team in the office. If you are enthusiastic, organised and have a passion for events, send your CV and a covering letter to nicky@blairhorsetrials.co.uk
BETA débuts at Land Rover Blair Castle
BETA’s début at Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials as part of the trade association’s 40th-anniversary celebrations was hailed a great success. During the event, BETA supported the Scottish Grassroots Eventing Festival, organised the Best Stand Awards and hosted a well-attended Tradestand Holders’ Drinks Reception. “We were thrilled to be at Blair and our … Continue reading “BETA débuts at Land Rover Blair Castle”
Sunday round up from Land Rover Blair Castle
Driving rain was the order of the day on Sunday, resulting in challenging conditions for the final show jumping phase of the three-day eventing classes. CCI3* It was all change at the top of the leaderboard in the CCI3*. A fence down apiece for the top two after cross-country, Tom McEwen with Strike Smartly and … Continue reading “Sunday round up from Land Rover Blair Castle”